{"id":481919,"date":"2025-10-08T03:30:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T03:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/481919\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T03:30:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T03:30:20","slug":"liverpool-latest-mohamed-salah-concerns-addressed-as-marc-guehi-transfer-takes-fresh-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/481919\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool latest: Mohamed Salah concerns addressed as Marc Guehi transfer takes fresh twist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All the latest news from Anfield as Liverpool head into the international break on the back of three consecutive defeats<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35 __className_1d5c02\">Chris Burns<\/strong> Senior Sports Writer<\/p>\n<p>04:00, 08 Oct 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1759894214_991_1_Chelsea-v-Liverpool-Premier-League.jpg\" alt=\"Mohamed Salah looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Mohamed Salah has struggled this season(Image: Robin Jones, Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Liverpool suffered another late setback on Saturday as a 96th minute goal<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/liverpool-player-ratings-chelsea-breaking-32612099\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> handed Chelsea victory<\/a> over the Reds at Stamford Bridge. Following <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/liverpool-crystal-palace-live-stream-32562573\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">a 97th minute winner for Crystal Palace<\/a> the previous week, Arne Slot&#8217;s side have now endured three consecutive losses, including an away defeat to Galatasaray in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/uefa-champions-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Champions League<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Despite currently sitting second in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/barclays-premier-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League<\/a> table, just one point behind leaders Arsenal, Liverpool entered the Palace match five points ahead of Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool <\/a>are set to face <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester United<\/a> at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/anfield\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Anfield<\/a> following the international break. Slot will be keen to swiftly address the multitude of issues he faces to prevent a fourth successive loss.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/liverpool-send-trent-alexander-arnold-32628563\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32628563\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool send Trent Alexander-Arnold message ahead of Champions League reunion<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/liverpool-andy-robertson-injury-scotland-32628516\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32628516\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool handed fresh injury boost as Arne Slot told to drop one player<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">With long-term transfer target Marc Guehi back in focus and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/wayne-rooney-questions-mohamed-salahs-32618318\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Mohamed Salah&#8217;s work rate<\/a> in the tie against Chelsea attracting attention, <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">the ECHO<\/strong> examines all the latest news emerging from Anfield.<\/p>\n<p>Guehi saga takes twist<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">While many anticipate Liverpool to renew their interest in Crystal Palace star Guehi in January or in the summer, it appears they&#8217;re going to face tough competition from Bayern Munich, reports <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/liverpool-news-guehi-salah-slot-36026650\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">the Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Reports from Germany suggest that the Bavarian&#8217;s head of sport, Max Eberl, is a fan of the Eagles&#8217; captain. Rumours indicate that the Bundesliga champions have already initiated discussions with the player&#8217;s representatives with the intention of securing his services on a free transfer next summer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Crystal-Palace-v-Liverpool-2025-FA-Community-Shield.jpg\" alt=\"Marc Guehi playing against Liverpool in the Community Shield\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Marc Guehi almost joined Liverpool in the summer(Image: Marc Atkins\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Real Madrid will also be looking to strengthen their central defensive options and Los Blancos manager Xabi Alonso is also believed to be keen. Guehi insists his full focus remains with Palace after his deadline day move collapsed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">The England international had agreed personal terms on a \u00a335m switch to the Premier League champions in the summer. Palace pulled out of talks after failing to land a suitable replacement, leaving Guehi&#8217;s dream move in tatters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t have much to say, to be honest,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I&#8217;m focused on playing football and playing for this club. But to the fans (I want to say) thank you very much for your support. I definitely feel it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n<p>This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/affiliates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755048431_935_0_Sky-Factbox.jpg\" alt=\"Content Image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a349<\/p>\n<p>\u00a335<\/p>\n<p>Sky<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"AffiliateContent_content-buy-btn__xWiVO buy-btn\" aria-label=\"Buy button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11005&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;campaign=&amp;clickref=Regionals-FootballLondon&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fdeals&amp;platform=pl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Get Sky Sports here<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky has slashed the price of its <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11005&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;campaign=&amp;clickref=Regionals-FootballLondon&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fdeals&amp;platform=pl\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential TV and Sky Sports<\/a> bundle for the 2025\/26 season, saving members \u00a3336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more.<\/p>\n<p>Salah defensive concerns addressed<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Following a campaign that can only be described as iconic last time around, Salah was anticipated to reach the same peaks again this term. Nevertheless, whilst the Liverpool winger has notched three goals and three assists in 10 matches, his statistics and overall displays fail to reflect a player who was recently ranked fourth at the Ballon d&#8217;Or awards.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Liverpool-v-Everton-Premier-League.jpg\" alt=\"Mohamed Salah \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Mohamed Salah finished fourth in the Ballon d&#8217;Or voting(Image: Liverpool FC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">His showing against Chelsea has sparked concerns with Blues defender Marc Cucurella disclosing Enzo Maresca&#8217;s team deliberately exploited Liverpool&#8217;s right flank due to the gaps left by the 33-year-old. This summer, the Egyptian disclosed that he had discussions with Slot about reducing his defensive duties, with both parties agreeing that he would focus on the team&#8217;s attacking output instead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Nevertheless, with Liverpool finding it difficult to score goals, Salah is now facing criticism from certain sections. &#8220;I told him [Slot]: &#8216;As long as you rest me defensively, I will provide offensively,&#8221; Salah said in April after winning the Premier League title.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">&#8220;Try to rest me as much as I could and I will show you the numbers&#8217;. I&#8217;m glad that I did. It was the manager&#8217;s idea but I think he listened a lot. I spoke to him and you can see the numbers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">&#8220;It&#8217;s quite tricky because when you play in the Premier League you have to defend also. I told him that I can gamble here and there but when I get the ball I am always free and can make the difference. I think the number of assists also shows that. It&#8217;s not just goals &#8211; it&#8217;s about creating chances that are different for the team.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All the latest news from Anfield as Liverpool head into the international break on the back of three&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":481920,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8815],"tags":[1121,748,393,4884,179,763,1128,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-481919","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-liverpool","8":"tag-arne-slot","9":"tag-britain","10":"tag-england","11":"tag-great-britain","12":"tag-liverpool","13":"tag-liverpool-fc","14":"tag-mohamed-salah","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115336434562090407","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481919","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=481919"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481919\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/481920"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=481919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=481919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=481919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}